Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes Live from the Aspen Security Forum: America’s inward turn
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Jul 21, 2025 Join Jeremy Shapiro, ECFR's research director, and Tom Wright, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, as they dissect America's evolving foreign policy. Recorded live from the Aspen Security Forum, they delve into the tense atmosphere shaped by a Department of Defense ban. The duo questions the implications of a waning U.S. commitment to Ukraine, the challenges of geopolitical competition with China, and the need for Europe to adapt to a fragmented global order. They also explore the intersection of AI and foreign policy in today's tech-driven landscape.
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DOD Ban Shakes Aspen Forum
- The Trump administration banned Department of Defense participation at the last minute for Aspen Security Forum.
- They labeled the forum as anti-Trump and anti-America First, discouraging dialogue with dissenting views.
Tech Dominates Aspen Focus
- AI, technology dominance, and supply chain resilience dominated Aspen discussions over traditional foreign issues like Ukraine.
- These economic and technological themes reflect fears about future geopolitical competition, especially with China.
Tech Export Controls Reversed
- Trump administration reversed key tech export controls set by Biden affecting AI chip sales to China and the Middle East.
- These reversals raise uncertainty about the US strategy for maintaining technological leadership and AI dominance.
